Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 30, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Reporting to Park Manager, the Field Operations Manager will be primarily responsible for all park operations linked to the company, including infrastructure development & maintenance, fleet (vehicle / aircraft / boats / etc) management, and logistics The Operations manager will also be responsible for all reporting of opearations based activities and help develop and implement the 5 year business plan and annual activity plan. In the context of the work to be done the Operations manager should have a keen interest in and understanding of conservation issues. .

Duties and responsibilities
• Development and maintenance of all park infrastructure and assets (buildings, road, fence, vehicles)
• Assist in conservation and monitoring activities
• Assist in Law enforcement department logistics
• Supervision of workshops and logistics
• Supervision of the stores and all assets
• Supervision of all maintenance operations
• Implementation of fire management plan
• Purchase of materials (through procurement officer) and accountability
• Management of the operations department staff team and implement training and skills development, annual assessments
• Be part of the Park management Unit (PMU) and contribute, develop and implement an integrated Operations plan & budget aligned with the parking strategy, 5 year business plan, and annual activity plan
• Live on site
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Minimum Education Qualification
The interested candidates should have a minimum of an internationally recognized BSc degree or equivalent in a technical profession.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Required competencies
• Minimum 5 years experience in operations of a technical based company/ies as a manager or head of a section
• Proficient in the use of GIS, software applications including stock management programmes, MS Office, etc
• Clean driving license held for a minimum of 5 years
• Proficient in English both spoken and written
• Ability to perform demanding and flexible work, during day and night.
• Integrity; inter-personal skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work in remote or isolated areas
• Ability to work under pressure and overtime
Added advantages
• Knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda
• Experience in mechanics, construction, and solar systems
• Experience with stock and asset management
• Holding motorcycle license
• Experience and a genuine passion for conservation
• Proven 5 year experience from within region and continent

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Cover letter together with CVs in English language providing details of three referees, email address, and telephone contact should be submitted by email to amc.recruit@africanparks.org  (with the attachment being in PDF, JPEF or TIF format) not later than 6th November 2020. Application should be addressed to: Park Manager, Akagera Management Company Please note that only candidates with the needed qualifications and relevant experience will be shortlisted

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